Malaysia Malay Mail
Tue, 03 May 2022 16:36:27 +0800Premier: Bill to amend Sarawak Land Code to be tabled at state assembly
KUCHING, May 3 — A Bill related to the amendment of the Sarawak Land Code will be tabled during the upcoming State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting, said the Premier of Sarawak. Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg said more information would be released.....
Tue, 03 May 2022 15:18:33 +0800Air Selangor announces water cuts to 472 areas in Klang Valley from 3pm on second day of Raya
KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 — A total of 472 areas in the Klang Valley will be affected by an unscheduled water disruption starting 3pm today, Air Selangor said in a statement this afternoon. Air Selangor listed the five districts that are affected as...
Tue, 03 May 2022 14:46:35 +0800ECRL can help address traffic woes during festive season, says transport minister
JOHOR BARU, May 3 — The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project is expected to solve traffic congestion faced by road users especially those heading to the east coast during the festive season, once complete...
Tue, 03 May 2022 14:08:59 +0800Selangor brings forward Labour Day holiday to May 4
SHAH ALAM, May 3 — The Selangor government has agreed to bring forward the Workers’ Day holiday to Wednesday, May 4 in line with the official announcement that Hari Raya Aidilfitri falls on Monday. Selangor state secretary, Datuk Haris.....
Tue, 03 May 2022 13:56:37 +0800Two drowned, six others rescued after jetty collapse in Semporna
SEMPORNA, May 3 ― Two youths drowned after the wooden jetty they were on with six others in Kampung Gading-Gading near here, collapsed yesterday (May 2). Semporna district police chief Supt Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah said the bodies of the victims,.....
Tue, 03 May 2022 12:23:03 +0800At Muslim cemetery in Penang, brisk business for flower traders during Raya
GEORGE TOWN, May 3 — After two years of the Covid-19 pandemic restrictions, this year’s Aidilfitri celebration provides an opportunity for traders who sell fresh flowers at the Jalan Perak Muslim Cemetery to earn extra income as streams ...
Tue, 03 May 2022 11:36:54 +0800Heavy East Coast-bound traffic at Gombak toll plaza on second day of Raya
KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 — East coast-bound traffic has built up at the Gombak toll plaza this morning, as Klang Valley folks continued to head back to their hometowns on the second day of Aidilfitri. A spokesman of the Malaysian Highw...
Tue, 03 May 2022 10:54:56 +0800Selangor Fire Dept helped save nearly RM800m in property, assets within state over 2021
KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 — The Selangor Fire and Rescue Department saved assets worth RM781.4 million and firefighters dealt with 8,814 fires involving buildings and property in Selangor throughout 2021. Selangor Fire and Rescue director Norazam Khamis....
Tue, 03 May 2022 10:17:08 +0800CovidNow: Over 860,000 children in Malaysia fully vaxxed
KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 — A total of 868,859 children aged five to 11 or 24.5 per cent of the child population in the country, have been fully vaccinated under the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme f...
Tue, 03 May 2022 09:27:39 +0800Malaysia’s new Covid-19 cases dip further on second day of Aidilfitri, but deaths up slightly to five
KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 — The Health Ministry saw new Covid-19 infections slide to 1,348 today compared to 1,503 cases on the first day of Hari Raya Puasa yesterday. This would be two days in a row that new cases have been below the 2,000 mark since...
Tue, 03 May 2022 05:47:05 +0800Is anyone still using MySejahtera? Here’s what govt data says
KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 — Usage of MySejahtera nationwide plunged 73.8 per cent with immediate effect on May 1, the date the government lifted the mandatory use of the mobile app to check in their presence at premises. The difference was stark across.....
Mon, 02 May 2022 23:57:27 +0800SDMC urges Muslims to self-test for Covid-19 before ‘balik kampung’
KUCHING, May 2 — The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) would like to encourage Muslims in the state to self-test for Covid-19 before they ‘balik kampung’ for Hari Raya Aidilfitri. In its weekly statement on Covid-19 updates, it also....
Mon, 02 May 2022 23:48:41 +0800Police: Two teenagers killed in motorcycle collision with four-wheel drive vehicle in Pahang
KUANTAN, May 2 — Two teenagers died after their motorcycle collided with a four-wheel drive vehicle at Kilometre (KM) 23 of Jalan Pekan/Batu Balik in Pekan today. Pekan district police chief Supt Mohd Zaidi Mat Zain said the victims, rider...
Mon, 02 May 2022 23:30:34 +0800Aidilfitri: Slow-moving traffic on North-South Expressway tonight
KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 — Traffic flow on several highways and main roads heading north and south was slow-moving tonight as many people returned to their hometowns in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri today. Checks on the Malaysian Highway...
Mon, 02 May 2022 21:21:02 +0800Moderate Aidilfitri celebrations for Malaysian students in Japan
KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 — Malaysian students in Japan managed to mark the start of Syawal in the Land of the Rising Sun today with a moderate celebration even though they had classes to attend. Muhammad Khair Nadil Khairudin, 23, who is a pursuing...
Mon, 02 May 2022 20:04:27 +0800Community leader urges telcos to resolve internet coverage, phone line issues in Sipitang
SIPITANG, May 2 — Telecommunications companies (telcos) have been urged to immediately resolve the problem of internet coverage and disruptions to telephone lines faced by consumers in several villages in the district, including Kampung Long Pasia....
Mon, 02 May 2022 18:37:02 +0800Political leaders grateful Malaysians able to celebrate Aidilfitri without restrictions
KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 — After two years of having to scale down celebrations due to the Covid-19 pandemic, political leaders today expressed their gratitude that Malaysians were able to celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri without restrictions. Former...
Mon, 02 May 2022 17:10:40 +0800Sweet, meaningful Aidilfitri celebrations for Muslims who ‘balik kampung’ after two years apart due to Covid-19
KUALA PILAH, May 2 — This year’s Aidilfitri celebration is very meaningful for ‘perantau’ (those working away from their hometowns), who have been unable to ‘balik kampung’ for the past two years to celebrate Aidilfitri with their loved.....
Mon, 02 May 2022 16:45:01 +0800Johor cops streamline duties for Aidilfitri
JOHOR BARU, May 2 — Johor police have fine-tuned the tasks of police officers and personnel on duty to ensure the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations in the state proceeded smoothly. Johor police chief Datuk Kamarul Zaman Mamat said the emphasis was....
Mon, 02 May 2022 15:47:10 +0800Sarawak CM thanks PBB branches, members for their support to continue leading party
KUCHING, May 2 — Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg extends his gratitude to Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) branches and members for their unwavering support to see him continue leading the party. The Premier of Sarawak cum PBB...
Mon, 02 May 2022 15:40:23 +0800Covid-19 patient admission in health facilities down 15pc, says Health D-G
KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 — The total number of Covid-19 patient admission into health facilities for every 100,000 residents fell 15 per cent in the 17th Epidemiology Week (ME) from April 24 to 30 2022 compared to the 16th ME. Health.....
Mon, 02 May 2022 15:16:51 +0800Sarawak Premier says will not appeal with Finance Ministry after digital bank licence application rejected
KUCHING, May 2 — The Sarawak government will not appeal against the decision of the Ministry of Finance (MoF) not to approve its application for a digital bank licence, Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg said today. “It is okay. We have a second....
Mon, 02 May 2022 14:42:13 +0800Agong, Permaisuri host Aidilfitri gathering at Istana Negara
KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 — Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah today hosted a Hari Raya Aidilfitri gathering for about 800 pe...
Mon, 02 May 2022 14:25:47 +0800Health D-G: Two quarantine centres opened at HPJ, HTAR to face possible Covid case surge
PUTRAJAYA, May 2 — A Covid-19 Quarantine and Treatment Centre (PKRC) with a capacity of 20 beds has been opened at the Putrajaya Hospital (HPJ) and Tengku Ampuan Rahimah Klang Hospital (HTAR) as part of preparations to face any possible surge in...
Mon, 02 May 2022 13:51:04 +0800Royal Brunei Airlines reinstates twice-weekly direct flights to Kuching
KUCHING, May 2 — Royal Brunei Airlines (RB) has reinstated its direct flights to Kuching with twice-weekly flights on Thursday and Sunday in view of the reopening of borders. On every Thursday and Sunday from May 1 to June 30, a Royal Brunei...
Mon, 02 May 2022 13:42:07 +0800Covid-19: Health Ministry expects spike in categories 1, 2 cases after Aidilfitri
PUTRAJAYA, May 2 — The Health Ministry (MOH) expects a spike of positive Covid-19 cases after the Aidilfitri celebration but a majority of cases are in categories one and two, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah. He said...
Mon, 02 May 2022 13:26:11 +0800Despite easing Covid-19 in Malaysia, some still wary of Aidilfitri celebrations alongside relaxed SOPs
KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 — After over two years of the Covid-19 pandemic, Malaysia celebrates its first Hari Raya Aidilftiri with some semblance of normalcy as preventive measures are dialed back. While most are looking forward to the country’s first....
Mon, 02 May 2022 13:00:28 +0800Police probing road rage incident in front of Wisma Saberkas in Kuching
KUCHING, May 2 — Police are investigating a road rage incident that occurred in front of Wisma Saberkas here at Jalan Tun Abang Haji Openg on Thursday. Kuching district police chief ACP Ahsmon Bajah said the incident, which has since gone viral on....
Mon, 02 May 2022 12:39:05 +0800Slow-moving traffic from Tapah to Gopeng on first day of Raya
KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 — North-bound highway traffic was reported to be sloving moving from Tapah to Gopeng as many people were still going back to their hometowns to celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri today. A spokesman for the Malaysian Highway...
Mon, 02 May 2022 12:27:14 +0800Cops nab man in Toyota Alphard shown driving dangerously on Karak Highway
KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 — Police have arrested the driver of a white Toyota Alphard who was videoed zipping recklessly between cars on the Karak Highway yesterday amid the “balik kampung” exodus for Hari Raya Puasa. Gombak district police chief...